by Ken JP Stuczynski | Oct 9, 2012 | Philosophy & Ethics, Politics & Law, Science & Pseudoscience
In Ben Goldacre’s TED Talk, “What doctors don’t know about the drugs they prescribe”, we are presented with a scary evaluation of medical research, filled systemically with bias and fraud. He states, “Positive findings are around twice...
by Ken JP Stuczynski | Oct 2, 2012 | Psychology, Science & Pseudoscience
The following TED Talk reminds me of the subject of “[[mirror neurons]]” and the concept of [[empathy]] as capacitated in part by the development of the [[amygdala]]. One would think the ability to imagine something from another person’s point of...
by Barry Fagin | Sep 24, 2012 | Philosophy & Ethics, Religion & Spirituality, Science & Pseudoscience, Society & Culture
{Published in the Colorado Springs Gazette, 10-30-08} In four years of writing this column, I’ve never written about abortion. I hoped that I wouldn’t have to. But next week’s election changes the picture. I urge citizens of Colorado to vote no on Amendment 48. A...
by Ken JP Stuczynski | Sep 1, 2012 | Business & Economics, Psychology, Religion & Spirituality, Science & Pseudoscience, Society & Culture
I’ve meant to write on this subject in detail for some time, but for now I bring you a much needed critique that thousands of saner people have voiced. I say much needed because the “Myth of the Law of Attraction” has permeated every available...
by Ken JP Stuczynski | Jul 24, 2012 | Politics & Law, Science & Pseudoscience, Society & Culture
This TED Talk suggests that our governments should be driven by collective prioritization using technology. As much as there are pros and cons to collective decision-making, at least leaders could be more sensitive to the values of their constituents and focus on the...
by Ken JP Stuczynski | Jul 10, 2012 | Science & Pseudoscience, Society & Culture, Technology & Futurism
In this TED Talk, we find out how criminals are usually one step ahead of our own peaceful and lawful use of technology, and technology has already enabled the impact of one upon millions to go from theory to ease. It’s scary stuff. And it makes me think that...
